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Hyphenation ofkilometeravgift

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

ki-lo-me-ter-a-v-gift

Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)

/ˈkiːlɔmɛːtərˌævɡɪft/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'kilometer' (ki) and the last syllable of 'avgift' (gift). The compound word generally retains the stress pattern of the first element.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound

ki/kiː/

Open syllable, vowel-initial. Stressed.

lo/lɔ/

Open syllable, consonant-vowel.

me/mɛː/

Open syllable, consonant-vowel. Stressed.

ter/tər/

Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.

a/æ/

Open syllable, vowel-initial.

v/v/

Open syllable, consonant-vowel.

gift/ɡɪft/

Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant. Stressed.

Morphemic Breakdown

Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)

(prefix)
+
kilometer/avgift(root)
+
(suffix)

Prefix:

None

Root: kilometer/avgift

kilometer (Greek/German origin, unit of distance); avgift (Old Norse origin, payment/fee)

Suffix:

None

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

A fee charged based on the distance traveled, typically by vehicle.

Translation: Kilometer charge, mileage fee

Examples:

"Han betale kilometeravgift for å bruke vegen."

"Kilometeravgifta er høgare i byane."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

billettbil-lett

Similar CV syllable structure and vowel patterns.

temperaturtem-pe-ra-tur

Demonstrates handling of consonant clusters and vowel sequences.

universitetu-ni-ver-si-tet

Illustrates syllable division with multiple vowels and consonant clusters.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Open Syllable Preference

Nynorsk favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible. This is evident in the division of 'ki-lo-me-ter'.

Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters

Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex. 'ter' and 'gift' demonstrate this.

Vowel Separation

Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable, as seen in 'a-v'.

Special Considerations

Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure

Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' (voiced/voiceless) do not affect syllable division.

Compound word stress generally falls on the first element.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word *kilometeravgift* is divided into seven syllables based on Nynorsk phonological rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks. It's a compound noun with stress on the first element and the final syllable. The morphemes originate from Greek, German, and Old Norse, relating to distance and payment respectively.

Detailed Analysis:

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: kilometeravgift

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word kilometeravgift is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, meaning "kilometer charge" or "mileage fee". It's pronounced with relatively straightforward vowel and consonant sounds, though the 'g' can have regional variation.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor open syllables (CV) and avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are complex, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • kilometer: From German Kilometer, ultimately from Greek khilios (χίλιοι) "thousand" + meter (μέτρον) "measure". Functions as a unit of distance.
  • avgift: From Old Norse afgift, composed of af "off, from" + gift "gift, payment". Functions as a fee or tax.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (-me-) in kilometer and the final syllable (-gift) in avgift. In the compound word, the stress is generally on the first element, so ki-lo-me-ter-a-v-gift.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈkiːlɔmɛːtərˌævɡɪft/

6. Edge Case Review:

Nynorsk allows for both 'g' pronunciations (voiced /ɡ/ and voiceless /k/) depending on dialect. This doesn't affect syllable division, but it does affect the phonetic realization.

7. Grammatical Role:

kilometeravgift is primarily a noun. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: A fee charged based on the distance traveled, typically by vehicle.
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender)
  • Translation: Kilometer charge, mileage fee
  • Synonyms: veiavgift (road toll), kilometerkostnad (kilometer cost)
  • Antonyms: None directly applicable.
  • Examples:
    • "Han må betale kilometeravgift for å bruke vegen." (He has to pay the mileage fee to use the road.)
    • "Kilometeravgifta er høgare i byane." (The mileage fee is higher in the cities.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • billett: /bɪˈlɛtː/ - Syllables: bil-lett. Similar CV structure. Stress on the second syllable.
  • temperatur: /tɛmˈpɛratʊr/ - Syllables: tem-pe-ra-tur. More complex consonant clusters, but still follows CV patterns where possible. Stress on the second syllable.
  • universitet: /ʉniˈvɛrsɪtɛt/ - Syllables: u-ni-ver-si-tet. Demonstrates how vowel sequences can create syllable boundaries. Stress on the third syllable.

The differences in syllable division arise from the varying lengths of the words and the presence of different consonant clusters. kilometeravgift has a longer sequence of vowels and consonants, requiring more syllable divisions.

Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/12/2025

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